Remembering Woolworth's: A Nostalgic History of the World's Most Famous Five-and-DimeMillions of Americans have fond memories of shopping at Woolworth's, wandering the aisles in search of a humble spool Woolco thread, festive Christmas decorations, a goldfish or parakeet, or a blue bottle of Evening in Paris perfume. And who could forget the special treat of grilled-cheese sandwich or ice-cream sundae at the famous lunch counter? These and countless other memories are celebrated in Remembering Woolworth's. Packed with photos, first-hand remembrances, vivid anecdotes, and a lively, well-researched narrative, the book tells the story of how a poor potato farmer named Frank Woolworth created a merchandising empire that touched the lives of Americans in small towns, big cities, and everywhere in between. Chapters cover the store's humble beginnings, surviving the Great Depression, the civil rights sit-ins, Woolworth's around the globe, the popularity of Woolworth's collectibles, and much more. |
Contents
Early Years of the Merchant Prince | 18 |
The Birth of Woolworth Great FiveCent Store | 28 |
Frank Sires a MillionDollar Baby in Pennsylvania | 44 |
The March of FiveandDimes | 60 |
Reaching for the Sky The Great Woolworth Building | 83 |
Woolworths International | 100 |
Transition From History to Nostalgia | 130 |
Those Fabulous Lunch Counters | 140 |
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The Papers of Will Rogers: The final years, August 1928-August 1935 Will Rogers Limited preview - 2006 |